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"I also helped teach a remedial English class at West Philadelphia High School for a year through a program called Community School Student Partnerships. I am dedicated to making difficult material more accessible and engaging to students who are struggling in an imperfect educational environment, and also to fostering literacy, writing, and critical thinking skills that can be applied to all subjects and beyond. I am a research assistant at the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and in my free time, I enjoy theater, travel, and swing dancing.." ...
My Education
- University of Pennsylvania - BA, Psychology
Tutoring Subjects:
SAT Verbal, Essay Editing, History, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Algebra, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, Writing, SAT Math, Phonics, SAT Writing, SAT, Biology, College Essays
"In my education, I studied both a broad and deep mathematical curriculum, received a fellowship to conduct <a href="https://math.metabyt.es/knot-theory/multivariable-alexander-polynomial-virtual-knots" target="_blank">mathematical research in knot theory</a>, and aced <a>Calculus</a> 7 (...just kidding about that last one). I have taken several graduate-level <a>math</a> courses and plan on continuing my academics by earning a Ph.D. in <a>math</a> education. (If it's not obvious, I have a thing for <a>math</a>.) I was a <a>math</a> <a>tutor</a> at my university for three years." ...
My Education
- University of Oregon - BA, Mathematics
Tutoring Subjects:
PSAT, Geometry, Algebra, Middle School Math, Spanish, Economics, Elementary Math, Statistics, Calculus, SAT, Physics, Differential Equations, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, SAT Math, GRE
"While working in local public high schools, I have successfully tutored students both for their own personal gain and for increased performance on college entrance examinations--such as the SAT/ACT. My personal strengths include the ability to work productively in a fast-paced work environment, along with numerous experiences in tutoring, lesson/report preparation and data analysis. Past positions in biomedical research and administration have also necessitated excellent verbal and oral communication skills, specifically within team settings. In addition, because I have interacted with many types of students for the ...
My Education
- Yale University - BS, BA, Biology/African Studies
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - MD, Medicine
Tutoring Subjects:
PSAT, ACT Reading, ACT Writing, MCAT, Trigonometry, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy, SAT Math, Geometry, Physical Chemistry, Differential Equations, SAT Verbal, Algebra, Biology, ISEE, Physics, Microbiology, ACT, Chemistry, ACT Science, SAT, Calculus, Biostatistics, ACT Math, Statistics, SSAT, ACT English, Pre-Calculus, SAT Writing
"Time and again I have been enlightened to the power of collaborating with my fellow artists, and the amazing, inventive magic this can produce. Similarly, my tutoring sessions are just as much about collaborating. By striving to reach a common goal together, we can overcome any obstacle or challenge.."
My Education
- Washington University in St. Louis - BA, Anthropology and Theatre
Tutoring Subjects:
College Essays, SAT Writing, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, SAT Math, Writing, Essay Editing, SSAT, Reading, PSAT, SAT Verbal, SAT, History, Algebra
"My academic successes have not only left me with semantic knowledge, but also a number of strategies that can aid struggling students in their comprehension, allowing for procedural learning that will be effective after content-based knowledge is forgotten. I try to inspire students by disseminating information in a manner that they will feel engaged and challenged -- using relevant examples, and thereby forcing them to think critically about real-world problems. I am currently pursuing a phD in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Cognitive Brain Science at Drexel University. Working with premiere researcher Michael ...
My Education
- University of Michigan - BA; BM, Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience; Music
- Drexel University - PhD, Neuroscience
Tutoring Subjects:
SAT Math, Anatomy, Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Spanish, Essay Editing, SAT Writing, Physiology, Elementary Math, PSAT, College Essays, SAT, Statistics, Writing, Reading, SAT Verbal, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Phonics, Grammar and Mechanics, Middle School Math, Biology
" Strong verbal and writing skills benefit students not only on standardized tests, but in other subject areas and future endeavors. I have student taught English in grades 7-12 and volunteered for a writing coaching organization for both middle and high school students. ."
My Education
- Saint Joseph's University - BA, English
- The University of Montana - M.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
SAT Verbal, Writing, College Essays, SAT Writing, Reading, Essay Editing, Elementary Math, ACT English, SAT, Grammar and Mechanics, PSAT, Middle School Math
"I enjoy working with a wide variety of subjects including math, English, writing, history, and ACT/SAT test prep. I love finding creative ways to make learning fun and enjoyable. I have also found that students learn best when they have a tutor that genuinely invests in their success and helps them to see their own potential.."
My Education
- Hope College - BA, Religion, Philosophy
- Princeton Theological Seminary - M.Div., n/a
Tutoring Subjects:
Statistics, ACT Math, Pre-Calculus, ACT Reading, College Essays, SAT, German, Algebra, Grammar and Mechanics, Writing, Middle School Math, ACT, Trigonometry, Geometry, History, Essay Editing, ACT Writing, Reading, Elementary Math, ACT English
" As a medical intern, one responsibility consisted of simultaneously directing the teaching of medical school students and outpatients coming to the various subspecialty clinics for educational workshops. During my post-graduate residency training, I was responsible for providing intraoperative education and scheduled lectures appropriate to the training level and interests of medical students and visiting residents.
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My Education
- Cedarville University - BS, Biology
- Jefferson Medical College - MD, Medicine
Tutoring Subjects:
Microbiology, Physiology, Middle School Math, Biology, College Essays, Elementary Math, Geometry, Essay Editing, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, SAT, Anatomy, Writing, MCAT, Organic Chemistry, Algebra, Chemistry, History
"The best tutors tailor their lessons to the learning styles of their students. I enjoy finding accessible and creative approaches to simplify complex concepts for my students.
My favorite pastime is Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art."
My Education
- Lafayette College - BS, Psychology
Tutoring Subjects:
Trigonometry, Statistics, Grammar and Mechanics, Algebra, SAT, Geometry, SAT Math, SAT Writing, Writing, Reading, College Essays, GRE, Middle School Math, Latin, Pre-Calculus, Elementary Math, Essay Editing, SAT Verbal
"Unfortunately, in a large classroom situation, it is not always possible to give each student the individual attention that they need to achieve. This is why I think tutoring is so important. I have spent hundreds of hours in and out of my education courses discovering best practices for helping support students in their learning. I am excited to apply all of this to helping students get that necessary individual attention through tutoring with Varsity.."
My Education
- Haverford College - BA, Physics (minors in Chemistry and Education)
Tutoring Subjects:
Chemistry, French, Geometry, Organic Chemistry, Trigonometry, Elementary Math, SAT Math, PSAT, Calculus, Middle School Math, Pre-Calculus, Physics, Algebra, SAT Verbal, SAT
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